NIWC - Undergraduate III (Senior) - Trace Metal Chemistry Analytical Support (Task No: 71-3726239)
San Diego State University · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
Analyst$19.67/hrInternship
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also we must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID/requisition numbers.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. Let's extract content.
Job description: "This position is budgeted for $19.67 per hour and is non-negotiable." That's Pay.
"The purpose of this task order is to obtain analytical and technical support services from undergraduate students in support of scientific research and development projects at the Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific. Chemistry analysis support is needed of effluent and receiving water samples collected from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). The purpose of this task is to 1) provide laboratory support chemistry testing and analysis of water and sediment samples collected as part of the environmental monitoring programs following appropriate EPA guidance, 2) to assist in the development of novel technologies and methodologies to improve the environmental monitoring at each site, 3) to perform appropriate statistical analyses to interpret the data, and 4) to produce reports to sponsors and relevant end users to summarize findings, interpret results, and follow required laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures. This work will support a PSNS project named Environmental Investment (ENVVEST). The project encompass a variety of tasking, including managing installation involvement in regional monitoring programs (e.g. mussel watch, etc.), performing ambient and stormwater monitoring to better understand impacts of discharges from installations, assist installations in permit renewal processes, and incorporating NIWC developed/demonstrated technologies and methodologies to improve environmental monitoring at these sites. These technologies/methodologies include passive samplers, in-situ toxicity testing devices, and pulsed toxicity exposure testing. In combination, these improved technologies and methodologies more accurately characterize the impact of industrial discharges on the ambient environment. This work ensures the Navy meets its environmental stewardship goals and requirements, while mitigating impacts to the warfighter."
Then: "The student contractor shall provide analytical and technical support in the following areas, as specified under individual task orders, to the work sponsor Mobilizing and preparing equipment for upcoming field and laboratory testingPerform sample preparation, digestions, extractions, and running samples on the Liquid Chromotography/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS) to analyze for target contaminants (Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons [PAHs], Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS]) using chemistry knowledge and applicable documents insection 2.4-2.6. Perform data processing and analysis using Xcalibur, Chromeleon, and compound discoverer software package Assistance in processing samples and data collectedMaintain clean lab space and perform sample preparation and analysis utilizing Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to measure trace metals in sediments, freshwater, and seawater. Additionally, assist in the sample preparation, maintenance, and analysis for total and methyl mercury.Performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.Maintaining laboratory facilities (e.g. washing glassware, calibration and maintenance of water quality meters and seawater system)Conducting relevant literature searches pertaining to the studies and participating in report preparation."
Then: "Undergraduate Student 3 Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work. The student must be at the Senior level and have experience in 100% of the task requirements and be able to accomplish 90% of the work independently."
Then: "Minimum Qualifications Area of Study Majoring in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science and/or Chemistry"
Then: "Desired Qualifications Experience using chemistry analytical instruments, especially ICP-MS and LC-MS/MSExperience preparing chemistry analytical samples in various matrices (water, sediment, tissue)Coursework in marine biology, statistics, chemistry, environmental science, electrical engineering and/or computer engineeringExpertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical softwareInterest and/or experience with designing environmental sampling equipmentDesire person with strong work ethic, detail oriented, and good communication skillsStudents are available to work 20 hours per week preferred"
Then: "ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceDue to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualifyThis is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per weekThis position will remain open until filledCandidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check)."
Then EEO boilerplate to remove.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a summary), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have Pay: $19.67 per hour non-negotiable.
Schedule: 20 hours per week preferred, limited to 20 hours per week.
Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly; maybe none. So we should not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. No benefits mentioned, so omit.
Skills: Could list desired qualifications like expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical software, designing environmental sampling equipment, strong work ethic, detail oriented, good communication.
Qualifications: Minimum and Desired qualifications.
Requirements: maybe the specific tasks? Actually responsibilities are the tasks. Requirements could be education level, senior, coursework, etc. But we have both Minimum Qualifications and Desired Qualifications. We could combine into Qualifications section with subpoints? But we need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have sections: Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements (maybe education and eligibility), Qualifications (maybe desired qualifications). However we must avoid duplication.
Let's decide:
- About the role: a brief paragraph summarizing purpose.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (the bullet points from purpose and tasks). Use
- .
- Requirements: things like must be US Citizen, obtain DoD Secret clearance, reside in California, commutable distance from SDSU, senior undergraduate, major in specified fields, able to work 20 hrs/week, etc.
- Qualifications: Minimum and Desired qualifications (coursework, experience with instruments, etc.) Could be separate but we can combine into Qualifications with subheadings? But we only allowed h3 for section headings; we could have subheadings? Not specified; only h3 for section headings. We could have separate sections: Minimum Qualifications and Desired Qualifications each as h3. That's okay if content exists.
- Skills: maybe list of technical skills (software, instruments) and soft skills.
- Pay: $19.67 per hour non-negotiable.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week.
We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each section has real content.
Let's extract specifics.
About the role: The purpose: obtain analytical and technical support services from undergraduate students for scientific research and development at NIWC Pacific, chemistry analysis support of effluent and receiving water samples from PSNS, supporting ENVVEST project, etc. We'll write a paragraph.
Responsibilities list:
- Provide laboratory support chemistry testing and analysis of water and sediment samples per EPA guidance.
- Assist in development of novel technologies and methodologies to improve environmental monitoring.
- Perform appropriate statistical analyses to interpret data.
- Produce reports to sponsors and end users summarizing findings, interpreting results, following QA/QC procedures.
- Mobilize and prepare equipment for upcoming field and laboratory testing.
- Perform sample preparation, digestions, extractions, and run samples on LC/MS to analyze PCBs, PAHs, PFAS.
- Perform data processing and analysis using Xcalibur, Chromeleon, Compound Discoverer.
- Assist in processing samples and data collected.
- Maintain clean lab space; perform sample preparation and analysis using ICP-MS to measure trace metals in sediments, freshwater, seawater; assist with total and methyl mercury.
- Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.
- Maintain laboratory facilities (washing glassware, calibration/maintenance of water quality meters and seawater system).
- Conduct relevant literature searches pertaining to studies and participate in report preparation.
We may combine some duplicates.
Requirements list:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
- Must be an undergraduate senior (Senior level).
- Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.
- Must be able to accomplish 90% of work independently.
- Must be available to work 20 hours per week (preferred/limit).
- Must major in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Chemistry (minimum qualification).
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Majoring in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Chemistry.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using chemistry analytical instruments, especially ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS.
- Experience preparing chemistry analytical samples in various matrices (water, sediment, tissue).
- Coursework in marine biology, statistics, chemistry, environmental science, electrical engineering and/or computer engineering.
- Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software.
- Interest and/or experience with designing environmental sampling equipment.
- Strong work ethic, detail oriented, good communication skills.
Skills: Could be overlapping with desired qualifications; maybe we treat Skills as technical and soft skills list.
But we might combine Desired Qualifications into Skills section. However we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: Have Qualifications section for minimum qualifications; Skills section for desired qualifications (technical and soft). That seems reasonable.
Pay: $.
Thus:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
- Minimum: Majoring in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Chemistry.
Skills
- Desired: Experience with ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS; experience preparing samples in water, sediment, tissue; coursework in marine biology, statistics, chemistry, environmental science, electrical/computer engineering; expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical software; interest/experience designing environmental sampling equipment; strong work ethic, detail oriented, good communication.
Pay
$19.67 per hour (non‑negotiable)
Schedule
20 hours per week (preferred/limit)
We must not include Benefits section. Check for any duplicated lines: ensure we didn't include boilerplate. We removed EEO etc. Now produce HTML fragment only. Let's craft the About the role paragraph: combine purpose. "The purpose of this task order is to obtain analytical and technical support services from undergraduate students in support of scientific research and development projects at the Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific. Chemistry analysis support is needed for effluent and receiving water samples collected from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) to support the Environmental Investment (ENVVEST) project, which includes managing installation involvement in regional monitoring programs, ambient and stormwater monitoring, permit renewal assistance, and incorporation of NIWC‑developed technologies (passive samplers, in‑situ toxicity testing devices, pulsed toxicity exposure testing) to improve environmental monitoring and help the Navy meet its environmental stewardship goals." That seems good. Now responsibilities list: we need to ensure each item is distinct. Let's list: - Provide laboratory support chemistry testing and analysis of water and sediment samples per EPA guidance. - Assist in the development of novel technologies and methodologies to improve environmental monitoring (e.g., passive samplers, in‑situ toxicity testing devices, pulsed toxicity exposure testing). - Perform appropriate statistical analyses to interpret data. - Produce reports for sponsors and end users summarizing findings, interpreting results, and following
- .
- Requirements: things like must be US Citizen, obtain DoD Secret clearance, reside in California, commutable distance from SDSU, senior undergraduate, major in specified fields, able to work 20 hrs/week, etc.
- Qualifications: Minimum and Desired qualifications (coursework, experience with instruments, etc.) Could be separate but we can combine into Qualifications with subheadings? But we only allowed h3 for section headings; we could have subheadings? Not specified; only h3 for section headings. We could have separate sections: Minimum Qualifications and Desired Qualifications each as h3. That's okay if content exists.
- Skills: maybe list of technical skills (software, instruments) and soft skills.
- Pay: $19.67 per hour non-negotiable.
- Schedule: 20 hours per week.
We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each section has real content.
Let's extract specifics.
About the role: The purpose: obtain analytical and technical support services from undergraduate students for scientific research and development at NIWC Pacific, chemistry analysis support of effluent and receiving water samples from PSNS, supporting ENVVEST project, etc. We'll write a paragraph.
Responsibilities list:
- Provide laboratory support chemistry testing and analysis of water and sediment samples per EPA guidance.
- Assist in development of novel technologies and methodologies to improve environmental monitoring.
- Perform appropriate statistical analyses to interpret data.
- Produce reports to sponsors and end users summarizing findings, interpreting results, following QA/QC procedures.
- Mobilize and prepare equipment for upcoming field and laboratory testing.
- Perform sample preparation, digestions, extractions, and run samples on LC/MS to analyze PCBs, PAHs, PFAS.
- Perform data processing and analysis using Xcalibur, Chromeleon, Compound Discoverer.
- Assist in processing samples and data collected.
- Maintain clean lab space; perform sample preparation and analysis using ICP-MS to measure trace metals in sediments, freshwater, seawater; assist with total and methyl mercury.
- Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical software.
- Maintain laboratory facilities (washing glassware, calibration/maintenance of water quality meters and seawater system).
- Conduct relevant literature searches pertaining to studies and participate in report preparation.
We may combine some duplicates.
Requirements list:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
- Must be an undergraduate senior (Senior level).
- Must have course work in the discipline requested on the task order Statement of Work.
- Must be able to accomplish 90% of work independently.
- Must be available to work 20 hours per week (preferred/limit).
- Must major in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Chemistry (minimum qualification).
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Majoring in Marine Biology, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or Chemistry.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using chemistry analytical instruments, especially ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS.
- Experience preparing chemistry analytical samples in various matrices (water, sediment, tissue).
- Coursework in marine biology, statistics, chemistry, environmental science, electrical engineering and/or computer engineering.
- Expertise with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and common statistical software.
- Interest and/or experience with designing environmental sampling equipment.
- Strong work ethic, detail oriented, good communication skills.
Skills: Could be overlapping with desired qualifications; maybe we treat Skills as technical and soft skills list.
But we might combine Desired Qualifications into Skills section. However we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: Have Qualifications section for minimum qualifications; Skills section for desired qualifications (technical and soft). That seems reasonable.
Pay: $.
Thus: